Iran Holds Camel Riding Tournament

The eighth round of national camel riding championship was recently held in Varzaneh desert in Isfahan, central Iran.

Iran Unveils Handmade Carpets Woven for FIFA World Cup

Seven exquisite hand-knotted Persian carpets commemorating the 2018 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in Russia have been put on display during a ceremony in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz.

Khusf; Pre-Islamic Iranian City Immune to Earthquake

The city of Khusf, located 36 km west of the capital of South Khorasan Province in eastern Iran, is one of the oldest cities of the province.

Iran’s Lovely Beaches in Photos

Iran has the Caspian Sea on its northern boundaries and the Persian Gulf on its southern boundaries, and each of these coastlines has its own beauties.

Vintage Cars Go on Parade in Tehran

Fifty old cars, some as old as 60, held a rally from Saadabad Palace to Niavaran Palace in Tehran on Wednesday.

Iran Unveils 110-Year-Old Rug with Portrait of National Hero

The Carpet Museum of Iran has unveiled a rug depicting the portrait of Mirza Koochak Khan, an early twentieth century revolutionary and nationalist.

Free Entry Draws Huge Crowd to Tehran Museums

Museums run by Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization charged no admission on Thursday to commemorate World Museum Day, prompting thousands of people to pay a visit to the city’s numerous museums.

Strawberry Festival; Rural Party to Celebrate Good Harvest

The sixth edition of the Strawberry Festival was recently held in Golestan province in northeastern Iran, giving the farmers and their families an opportunity to celebrate their spring harvest and pray for a more fruitful year.

Kalat: Ancient, Scenic Iranian City with Royal History

Kalat is a beautiful city in the heart of mountains in the northeastern Iranian province of Khorasan Razavi.

Rageh Canyon; Paradise at Heart of Desert

Rageh Valley is one of the unique natural phenomena of the city of Rafsanjan in Kerman Province, southern Iran, and also one of the most famous tourist attractions of the province.

Iran Limits Foreign Currency Allocated to Those Travelling Abroad

As part of its plans to control the ongoing crisis in the country’s forex market, the Iranian government has restricted the amount of foreign currency allocated to Iranian tourists travelling abroad.

Iran Lets Women Civil Servants Wear Local Costumes at Work

Authorities have given the thumbs up to local traditional clothes being used by women in government institution in Hormozgan province, southern Iran.

Iran to Host Meeting of World Crafts Council’s West Asia Sub-Region

The Islamic Republic of Iran is set to host the 7th round of World Crafts Council-West Asia Region’s meeting later this year.

Zarch; Longest Qanat of Iran, World

The longest Qanat in Iran and the world is the Qanat of Zarch which is located in Central Yazd province.

Lorestan’s Shami Kebab; Fairly Sour, Extremely Delicious

Shami Kebab is one of the original dishes of Khorramabad in Lorestan Province in western Iran. It has many fans and is a fairly sour and very delicious food.

Nehchir Citadel; Historical Structure in Heart of Iran

Nehchir Citadel is a historical building located near the city of Mobarakeh in Isfahan Province, central Iran. The magnificent structure dates back to the Safavid era, and has been restored during the Qajar period.

Three Iranian Handicrafts Nominated for UNESCO Award

At least three handicrafts from southern Iranian province of Khuzestan have been nominated for the UNESCO Award of Excellence for Handicrafts.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Amir Nezam Garousi Mansion

The mansion of Amir Nezam Garousi is one of the most attractive historical buildings in the city of Tabriz in East Azarbaijan province, northwestern Iran.

Iran Hosts 4th ECO-Silk Road Food Festival

The 4th edition of “Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) – Silk Road Food Festival” was recently held in Zanjan province, northeastern Iran.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Wonderful Nature of Shirz Canyon

Shirz Canyon is an amazing valley at the heart of Kuhdasht County in Lorestan province, Western Iran.

Iran’s Zayanderud River Refreshed by Spring Rainfall

The recent rainfall in the Iranian city of Isfahan has refreshed the dried-out river of Zayanderud, an iconic part of the historical city.

Iranian Customs in Photos: Football Match in Rice Farms

Before the season of planting rice in Gilan Province, northern Iran, people hold football matches in muddy farms to prepare for a new agricultural season.

Shooshtari Pillaf; A Meal for Parties

The Shooshtari Pilaf is a local food indigenous to southern Iran and served especially in celebrations and parties.

Iranian Artisan Uses Scrap Metal to Make Lovely Statues

Bahram Ashofteh, a highly talented Iranian craftsperson, has managed to turn scrap metal leftovers into very beautiful statues.

Flamingos Return to Shrinking Lake Urmia

Lake Urmia in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province annually plays host to about 10,000 flamingos. However, in the migration seasons this number doubles and more of this species return to their habitat.

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